Match Report
In the standings it was Central 2nd on 12 points, Baraúnas 5th on 8 — separated by 4. Baraúnas's recent output lagged their position: 27th on form over five rounds while 5th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Central 1.5 scored and 0.75 conceded per game, Baraúnas 1 and 1.75, with the league averaging 1.34.
Estádio Luiz José de Lacerda in Caruaru staged the fixture, a ground that holds 46,154. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Central led 1-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 5-0.